FA Cup: Tottenham v Chelsea

Wembley plays host to its second derby semi final of the weekend, with Tottenham and Chelsea making the short trip across London with all manner of other things on their mind.

Harry Redknapp’s side are clinging to the fourth Champions League spot after winning just one of their past eight league games, and they know that a turnaround in form needs to happen soon if they are to return to Europe’s top table. The FA Cup final, scheduled one week before the end of the domestic season, is a distraction that Harry could do without – but the Tottenham man is nothing if not a traditionalist, and he’d love to lead Spurs out on the big day.

The biggest question mark over Chelsea, meanwhile, is whether their minds are in the right place. With a Champions League semi final against Barcelona just three days away, and a Russian billionaire boss who is desperate for European success, Roberto Di Matteo has to weigh up how much of a gamble to take come Sunday evening.

Harry wants a Champions League spot next year, Di Matteo wants a Champions League final this year. Don’t expect it to stand in the way of what should be a great occasion, but the teamsheets come Sunday afternoon could make fascinating reading in themselves.